LEO chess

ABSTRACT

The (LEO CHESS) invention introduces development to the strategies and tactics of the Chess game thru the addition of a pair of a new piece to each set of pieces. The new piece is called “LEO”. The new “LEO” piece has a blend of characteristics and functions of some other pieces. The invention requires the addition of a pair of Pawns to each set of pieces as well as enlarging the Chess board to be 10×10 squares. The invention introduces several changes to the traditional rules of the game as set forth in the “Detailed Description of the Invention” section.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] “Not Applicable”

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] “Not Applicable”

REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX

[0003] “Not Applicable”

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] 1) This invention pertains to the “Chess Game” and aims to develop the strategies and tactics of the game.

[0005] 2) The current known “Chess Game” consists of six different pieces, each of which has its unique movement characteristics and functions in the game. The names and number of units of each piece are as follows:

[0006] King: 1 unit Queen: 1 unit Rook: 2 units

[0007] Bishop: 2 units Knight: 2 units Pawn: 8 units

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] 1) The invention is as follows:

[0009] a—Addition of a pair of a new piece to each set of pieces. The new piece is called “LEO” with a blend of characteristics and functions of some other pieces

[0010] b—Addition of a pair of Pawns to each set of pieces

[0011] c—Enlargement of the Chess board

[0012] d—Introducing some changes to the traditional rules of the game

[0013] 2) The advantages of the invention is sought to be:

[0014] a—Develop and innovate the strategies and tactics of the game

[0015] b—Enrich the probabilities and options available, specially in the opening and the middle of the game

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0016] “Not Applicable”

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 1) The detailed fundamental innovations of the invention are as follows:

[0018] a) Addition of a pair of a new piece called “LEO” to each set of pieces

[0019] b) The pair of the new piece is to be positioned one beside the King and the other beside the Queen i.e. preceding the two Bishops

[0020] c) Addition of two extra Pawns to each set of pieces

[0021] d) Enlargement of the Chess board to be 10×10 squares

[0022] e) Switching the starting positions of the King and the Queen

[0023] f) Permitting the pawn to have the first move up to 3 squares move

[0024] g) The ‘Gambit’ move is amended by moving the King 3 squares to the left OR 4 squares to the right and the Rook after the King as usual

[0025] h) The new “LEO” piece is in the shape of a “Lion”

[0026] 2) Movements rules and characteristics of the new (LEO) piece:

[0027] a) 2 Squares movement in all directions i.e. diagonally, vertically and horizontally

[0028] b) Forward and backward movement

[0029] c) Leaping over pieces (similar to the Knight)

[0030] d) Attacking destination squares, in addition to the two squares diagonally adjacent in front only (similar to the pawn's attacking rule)

[0031] 3) Characteristics' Similarities with other Pieces:

[0032] a) Queen: Moving in all directions

[0033] b) Rook: Moving vertically and horizontally

[0034] c) Bishop: 1—Moving diagonally 2—keeping on either white or black color squares

[0035] d) Knight: 1—Leaping over pieces 2—Defined number of squares for a move 3—Un-attacking of the leaped squares

[0036] e) Pawn: 1—Attacking the two squares diagonally adjacent in front 2—Moving 2 squares vertically at the initial move

[0037] 4) Characteristics' Differences vs other pieces:

[0038] a) Queen/Bishop:

[0039] 1—Defined move of 2 squares only

[0040] 2—Leaping over pieces

[0041] b) Knight: Straight move style (not L shaped)

[0042] c) Rook:

[0043] 1—Defined move of 2 squares only

[0044] 2—Leaping over pieces

[0045] 3—Moving and attacking diagonally

[0046] 5) Characteristics' Summary Table: Characteristics Queen Rook Bishop Knight Pawn King LEO Moving vertically Y Y N N Y Y Y Moving horizontally Y Y N N N Y Y Moving diagonally Y N Y N N Y Y Leaping over pieces N N N Y N N Y Defined squares move N N N Y Y Y Y Attacking the 2 squares diagonally Y N Y N Y Y Y adjacent in front only Moving on only one N N Y N N N Y color of squares Initial move of 2 N N N N Y N Y squares vertically Initial move of 2 Y Y N N N N Y squares horizontally Initial move of 2 N N N N N N Y squares diagonally Straight move style Y Y Y N Y Y Y 

What I claim as my invention is the (LEO CHESS), which is the addition of a pair of a new piece called “LEO” to each set of pieces of the chess game:
 1. The elements of this claim are as follows: a) The movements rules and characteristics of the new (LEO) piece are:
 1. 2 Squares movement in all directions i.e. diagonally, vertically and horizontally
 2. Forward and backward movement
 3. Leaping over pieces (similar to the Knight)
 4. Attacking destination squares, in addition to the two squares diagonally adjacent in front only (similar to the pawn's attacking rule) b) The pair of the new piece is to be positioned one beside the King and the other beside the Queen i.e. preceding the two Bishops c) Addition of two extra Pawns to each set of pieces d) Enlargement of the Chess board to be 10×10 squares e) Switching the starting positions of the King and the Queen f) Permitting the pawn to have the first move up to 3 squares move g) The ‘Gambit’ move is amended by moving the King 3 squares to the left OR 4 squares to the right and the Rook after the King as usual h) The new “LEO” piece is in the shape of a “Lion” 